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Winfixer Attacked Me Today! [RESOLVED]

Colleen and Dave

Posted 16 August 2005 - 08:37 AM

Colleen and Dave

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Anytime. I did notice though, when I woke up Spybot was running, must be something Dave has set it up to do and in the middle of watching it I seen there is still a LOP.com that I have missed and who knows if it has any other relations hiding on my computer.
Yeah, the winfixer seemed to have fixed. I haven't got that million and 1/2 attacks of fix this information jammed down my throat anymore.
I definatly will leave a small donation though it's worth a lot. I would leave a lot but I have kids that have to register for school.
Thank you again. Tell me what to do.

Colleen and Dave

Posted 16 August 2005 - 02:56 PM

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Okay, I will find it. I was just sitting here and it was running and I was looking throught the files it was scanning and it didn't find anything but I saw lop.com go flying by in the list and I thought...crud...not again!
Colleen

Trevuren

Posted 17 August 2005 - 09:55 AM

1. Re-hide your System Files and Folders to prevent any future accidents.

2. Cleanup the leftovers. Download CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.

3. Reset and Re-enable your System Restoreto remove bad files from the backup that Windows makes as no program is able to clean those files:

TO DISABLE SYSTEM RESTORE

Right-click "My Computer", and then left click "Properties".

Left click on "System Restore Tab"

Check box beside "Turn Off System Restore"

Left click on "Apply"

TO ENABLE SYSTEM RESTORE

Remove check mark from "Turn Off System Restore"

Click on "Apply"

Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

Make sure you keep your Windows OS current by visiting Windows updateregularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. With out these you are leaving the backdoor open.

I strongly recommend installing the following applications:

Spywareblaster<=SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.

How to use Spybot to remove Spyware<=If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.

To protect yourself further:

Spyad<=IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.

MVPS Hosts file<=The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer

Google Toolbar<=Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.